CITRAL

CITRAL is a liquid flavoring agent belonging to the fruit flavor family, specifically providing a lemon flavor. It is ideal for enhancing food products with its fresh, citrusy taste.

INCI Name: Citral

Chemical Name: Citral

CAS Number: 5392-40-5

Fragrance: Lemon

Synonyms: 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-al, 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal, Citral PQ Extra, Lemarome N, Lemsyn GB, NSC 6170

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CAS-US
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Flavor
Flavor Family
Flavor Ingredient Class
Fragrance
Fragrance Family
Fragrance Ingredient Class
INCI Name
Ingredient Name
Olfactory Notes
Tilley Product Number
Base Chemicals Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
Molecular formula
C₁₀H₁₆O
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor
Strong, fresh odor reminiscent of lemon peel
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight152g/mol-
Boiling Point223°C-
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.875 - 0.891-FCC Method
Puritymin. 96.00%QC_30.M, Gas Chromatography
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.486 - 1.490-FCC Method
Flash Point208°F-
Melting Point-20°CFCC Method

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
364 days
Storage Conditions

Stable under normal conditions